Panama's Minister of External Relations, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, addresses the audience at a reception hosted by the Indian Embassy to commemorate India's 74th Republic Day at Hotel Intercontinental Miramar, Panama City, Panama, on Jan. 26. Embassy of India, Republic of Panama-Costa Rica-Nicaragua
The Indian Embassy in Panama celebrated India's 74th Republic Day with a special reception at the Intercontinental Miramar Hotel.
The reception hosted Janaína Tewany Mencomo from the Panamanian Ministry of External Relations as chief guest, who extended her best wishes during her speech on behalf of the people of Panama.
The event started with a lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by renditions of each country's national anthem.
To further mark this special occasion, Indian diaspora members entertained dignitaries with lively performances steeped in culture and tradition.
Earlier in the morning, Upender Singh Rawat, Ambassador of India to Panama, unfurled the national flag at the Chancery.